Education & Schools
Education & schools are central to the mission of local and state government agencies. They focus on providing quality education, ensuring equitable access, and supporting the development of students from early childhood through higher education. Governments work to create policies, fund programs, and oversee the operation of public schools to foster academic success and prepare students for future challenges. This directory offers articles on education and schools and related topics like Education Grants, which explore funding opportunities that support educational initiatives and resources.
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Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
New National League of Cities resource offers actionable strategies to build stronger early childhood systems and improve outcomes for children, families and communities
After-school and learning enrichment programs have never been more important; these grants can help more families get the help they need
The uptick has reignited a debate over the role police play in keeping schools safe
The beefed-up security measures come after school safety agents recovered five guns in two days
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The new policy applies to both public and private schools and will affect more than 800,000 employees
There are various ways to search for education grants, including free databases and paid subscriptions
Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools
Schools and libraries can apply for funding between June 29 and August 13, 2021
After a 2016 school shooting in the district, the Madison school board enacted a policy allowing 10 staffers to carry weapons on campus
The Averted School Violence database aims to help law enforcement learn how school attacks are planned, discovered and thwarted
Dr. Judy Riffle answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the ARP and SVPP
Dr. Judy Riffle breaks down the billions in education funding provided via the recently enacted federal FY 2021 appropriations bill
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
As districts transition back to in-person learning, the need for school safety has never been greater
Dr. Judy Riffle shares COVID-19 funding solutions for hard-hit K-12 schools
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